Training and Development Specialists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $54,530 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $99,890
Employed locally 490
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $54,530
    75th
    $77,790
    90th
    $99,890

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $84,910
    Lexington Park, MD $79,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $71,200
    Grants Pass, OR $69,870

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,640
    Project Management Specialists $92,190
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,530
    Human Resources Specialists $63,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,740
    Cost Estimators $71,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Lancaster, PA is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.71 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Lancaster, PA is 17.2% below the national median of $65,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Specialists in Lancaster?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.